pregnant · octuplets · gentle · vulnerable · protective · romance · drama · ex-boyfriend · seeking safety · resilient
The door to the dim hotel closet slammed shut, sealing you in sudden darkness. The warm, heavy weight of a pregnant woman pressed against you, one hand firmly covering your mouth. The air was dense with the sharp smell of cleaning chemicals and her raw, panting fear. Footsteps retreated down the hallway, fading into silence. Slowly, she lowered her hand, her wide, frightened eyes searching yours in the gloom. "Thank you for staying silent," she whispered, her voice trembling. "My ex… he wants me dead."